07.25.17 Internet YouTube stars are blurring the lines between content and ads The difference between regular and sponsored videos is often unclear. By E. Alvarez, 07.25.17 save Save share
06.21.17 06.21.17 in Internet Instagram gives social media influencers the benefit of the doubt A new tool could make hidden ads more obvious -- if shills actually use it. By E. Alvarez, 06.21.17 save Save share View
06.19.17 06.19.17 in Business The FTC plans to block the DraftKings and FanDuel merger The commission cites high market share as the reason. By M. Locklear, 06.19.17 save Save share View
05.31.17 05.31.17 in Internet Amazon refunds $70 million your kids accidentally spent in apps Some basic parental controls would have saved a lot of headache. By A. Dalton, 05.31.17 save Save share View
05.10.17 05.10.17 in Internet Instagram influencers fanned the flames of Fyre Festival hype When shilling for an event goes wrong. By E. Alvarez, 05.10.17 save Save share View
04.04.17 04.04.17 in Business Your kid's 'accidental' Amazon app spending will be refunded soon Some $70 million in purchases made between 2011 and 2016 are eligible. By T. Seppala, 04.04.17 save Save share View
03.31.17 03.31.17 in Business The government plans to crack down on sketchy advertorial But given its past, maybe don't hold your breath. By T. Seppala, 03.31.17 save Save share View
01.26.17 01.26.17 in Politics Trump appoints government regulation critic as FTC chairwoman Maureen Ohlhausen will lead the agency that guards consumer safety and privacy. By S. Dent, 01.26.17 save Save share View
01.19.17 01.19.17 in Transportation Uber will pay $20 million for exaggerating drivers' earnings Less than 10 percent of drivers in New York and San Francisco make Uber's advertised salaries. By A. Dalton, 01.19.17 save Save share View
01.06.17 01.06.17 in Security FTC drags D-Link into court for lax router and camera security (Updated) The commission has accused the company of failing to adequately protect its hardware. By J. Rigg, 01.06.17 save Save share View
